St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-14
The Presidents Picture Re-
moved From the Tri-
bune Building,
From the Steps Of Which
Mayor Ames Makes a
Short Speech.
The Associated Press Agent
Sends out a Wonder
full Report,
Which, 1t Seems Probable,
Was Written by the Tri-
bune Manager.

Although the GLOBES reply to the
Irlbune's outrageous insult to the pres
ldent and Mrs. Cleveland was generally
approved as fitting and sufficient re-
buke, the people of Minneapolis yester-
dfy seemed to fairly ache for an Oppor-
tunlty to demonstrate in some
emphatic way their indignation.
There was great deal of wild talk on
the streets about ''tar and feathers" and
riding on a rail'' in connection with
the name of A. J. Blethen, general
manager of the Tribune, who is held
responsible by the public for the per-
petration OF the Insult. That gentle
man was anXiously looked for,
but he was not seen about
his accustomed hauntS until about
6o'clOek in the evening, when he made
tour of the Nicollet avenue resorts.
Al one of these he seemed to get an in
timation that he was in danger of per-
sonai violence, and went to the Nicollet
house. While in the Nicollet a crowd
begansto gather, and Mr.. Blethen evil
IDENTIFY grew apprehensive at the omi-
nous looks of the people. He de-
clined to enter into any conversation
concerning the fateful editorial and
passed rapidly out to Washington ave-
nue., where he took car at the corner
OF Hennepin, and was seen no more. 1t
hae been rumored during the day that
ti' editor was to he burned in effigy as
! sort of burnt sacrifice to popular in
dlgnation. Crowds collected in groups
III the business portions of the city, but
nothing was done until 10 o'clock, when
BY AN UNDERSTANDING,
line was formed and march was
taken to the Clark house.. Here crowd
of about 1000 people assembled within
fifteen minutes. Assistant Superin-
tendent Hoy, Capt. Harvey and several
policemen appeared and indicated
determination to interfere with the in
cineration of the lay figure, which was
supposed to represent the immortal A.
j. B. At 1890 shout was heard from
the corner of First avenue north on
Fourth street, a block away. A rush
was made for that locality, but by the
time the people arrived the figure,
which had been
SOAKED IN OIL.
had fallen from the limb of tree from
which it had been suspended, and was
burning rapidly in the gutter. A great
cheer went up at the sight. A circle
was formed and those of the spectators
Who were the nearest advanced and spit
upon the remains in proof of their
deteStatiOn. well hang jeff Davis to
a sour apple tree" was chanted, only
the name of Blethen was substituted
for Davis. Three rousing cheers were
given fist for Mrs. Cleveland, and then
for the president. Next three dismal
groans were given for "Blethen and the
Tribune" At this stage of the proceed
ings Mayor Ames was seen approaching
With the police. Three cheers were
given in his honor. Some one made some
this point, and his honor, raising
his hat, said: "Gentlemen, when YOU
speak of Mrs. Cleveland you mention
the name of one of the noblest and
purest ladies in the land" Hardly
were the words out of his mouth before
some one cried out in his enthusiasm,
''Three cheers for our Frank" They
were given with whOOp, and three
cheers for "a. A. Ames, our next vice
PRESIDENT" as well. The Tribune was
groaned again, and the president and
Mrs. Cleveland were
CHEERED TO THE ECHO.
The burning took place in front of a
double house, and a number of ladies ap-
peared at the windows and on the porch.
They seemed to enjoy the spectacle and
applauded with the rest. AS sort of
benedictiOn to the ceremony of crema-
tiOn some one remarked in solemn
tone. s'And the fire blew through his
whiskers. IAN inspection of the corpse"
before the burning showed a suit
of clothes consisting of brown frock
coat aud vest and pair of striped
pants, button shoes which had been
stuffed with straw, while black derby
ha.ofuncertain age and a amaskIanswered
}or the head. On the breast OF the coat
was pinned a card printed with mark
ing brush, which read, ''Blethen, the
man who insults innocent women"
On the back was another card upon
which was written, HE insults the
wifesof the president because he
couldn't ride in the procession" The
crowd was orderly except as to cheer
ing, and seemed to be about evenly
composed of Republicans and Demo
crats, Several public officials were Oh
served among the spectators. Among
the representatives of the press were
several reporters from the Tribune, one
of whom remared: "They are burning
the wrong man. They should have
two effigicS, one to represent Haskell
and the other Shaw, and they'd have
hit it about right
!The crowd then formed in line and
marched down Fourth street, stepping
in front of the Tribune building. where
the crowd was augmented by the addi-
ton of several hundred. Here three
cheers were given for Mrs. Cleveland,
the lady whom the thing called A. j.
7Blethen had SO vilcly slandered." Then
followed three cheers for Cleveland and
the Democratic party. The printers OH
tile paper put their heads out of the
seventh story windows and cheered as
Justify as the crowd below. After giving
three groans for Blethen the handsome
picture of Cleveland, which stood on the
wide ledge of the second story, attracted
the attention of the crowd, and the cry
arose.